HHS OCR report ยท 2013
Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of the Northwest data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of the Northwest
- Entity type
- Health Plan
- State
- Oregon
- Individuals affected
- 647
- Submission date
- Sep 3, 2013
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Electronic Medical Record
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Over a period of about three and half years, an employee of Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of the Northwest, the covered entity (CE), accessed patient records either without a business need to know or beyond the minimum necessary for her job. The impermissible access by the employee totaled 647 individuals. The type of protected health information involved in the breach included names and treatment information. The CE provided breach notification to HHS and affected individuals. Following t...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of the Northwest
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of the Northwest | OR | Health Plan | 544 | Nov 6, 2016 | Unauthorized Access/Disclosure | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of the Northwest data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 647 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Sep 3, 2013.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Unauthorized Access/Disclosure, with the breached information located in: Electronic Medical Record.
Is the investigation still open?
No. The report is in the OCR portal archive, which holds reports where OCR has closed its review.
Is a breach notice letter from Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of the Northwest legitimate?
This site cannot verify letters. Check the sender against the organisation's official website and the HHS OCR breach portal, and avoid calling numbers or clicking links only listed in an unexpected message. See our guide on what to do after a data breach notice.
Source: HHS OCR Breach Portal, OCR export October 2026. Network USA is not affiliated with HHS or Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of the Northwest.